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Split Decision9 September 20253363901

Mason Barn, Crumps Lane, Ulcombe, Kent , ME171ex

Planning appeal 3363901 at Mason Barn, Crumps Lane, Ulcombe, Kent , ME171ex (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 September 2025 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the submitted details for condition 1 (foul and surface water drainage) adequately demonstrate appropriate sewage disposal arrangements.

change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling and associated operation development

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
ME17 1EX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the submitted details for condition 1 (foul and surface water drainage) adequately demonstrate appropriate sewage disposal arrangements
  • Whether the submitted details for condition 2 (contamination) adequately address the multi-stage requirements for preliminary risk assessment, site investigation, remediation method statement, verification plan and long-term monitoring

What decided it

The drainage details provided sufficient technical information to discharge condition 1, whereas the contamination details failed to provide a complete verification plan, full site investigation results, and long-term monitoring provisions required by the multi-stage condition 2.

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